Counsel, HR​/Recruitment

Position Summary

Two Sigma is a financial sciences company, combining data analysis, invention, and rigorous inquiry to help solve the toughest challenges in investment management, securities, private equity, and venture capital. Our team of scientists, technologists, and academics looks beyond the traditional to develop creative solutions to some of the world’s most complex economic problems.

We are seeking a thoughtful, business‑minded Employment Counsel to join our Legal team. This attorney will advise on a broad range of employment, compensation, and HR‑related matters in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment. The ideal candidate is pragmatic, intellectually curious, and able to translate complex legal issues into clear, actionable support while providing mentorship to internal constituents, senior business and HR leaders.

• Provide day‑to‑day legal advice on employment law and HR matters, including discrimination, harassment, performance management, investigations, terminations, leaves of absence, accommodations, compensation, benefits, recruiting, contingent workforce, employment agreements, restrictive covenants, and immigration.
• Draft, refine, and maintain employment‑related templates and playbooks (offer letters, separation agreements, contractor agreements, etc.).
• Partner with HR and business collaborators to build and implement compliant and scalable employment practices.
• Manage outside counsel on employment disputes and litigation.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments across jurisdictions and advise on proactive compliance measures.
• Support projects such as reorganizations, compensation initiatives, benefits programs, and cross‑functional investigations.
• Promote consistent documentation and record‑keeping practices across HR processes.

• J.D. degree and bar membership in good standing (New York preferred).
• 15+ years of relevant employment law experience, ideally including both law‑firm and in‑house roles.
• Strong preference for candidates with substantive in‑house counseling experience within complex or highly regulated organizations.
• Proven skill in offering clear, commercially practical advice on sensitive employment and HR issues along with mentorship that anticipates issues and reduces risk.
• Demonstrated ability to showcase resilience, sound judgment, and an even‑keeled approach in complex situations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an emphasis on clarity, precision, and judgment.
• Proven experience managing outside counsel and cross‑functional projects.
• Comfortable working with senior executives and multiple stakeholders in a dynamic environment.
• Self‑motivated with a strong work ethic and ability to work independently.
• Experience with executive compensation, benefits, or international employment law is a plus.

• Core Benefits:
  Fully paid medical and dental insurance premiums for employees and dependents, competitive 401(k) match, employer‑paid life & disability insurance.
• Perks:
  Onsite gyms with laundry service, wellness activities, casual dress, snacks, game rooms.
• Learning:
  Tuition reimbursement, conference and training sponsorship.
• Time Off:
  Generous vacation and unlimited sick days, competitive paid caregiver leaves.
• Hybrid Work Policy:
  Flexible in‑office days with budget for home office setup.

The base pay for this role will be between $250,000 and $325,000. The role may also be eligible for discretionary bonus, additional wellness plans, and 401(k) contributions. Compensation will be determined based on skills, qualifications and experience.

We celebrate diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other applicable protected characteristic.

Two Sigma is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. If you need an accommodation, please visit our website for additional information.

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Legal